The average bus between Lyon and Pontarlier takes 7h 51m and the fastest bus takes 5h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lyon to Pontarlier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Lyon and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 40m • 1 change

6h 33m • 1 change
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14h 39m • 1 change

5h 24m • 1 change

6h 35m • 1 change
Arrives next day

12h 52m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Besançon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
Lyon to Pontarlier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Pontarlier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at PEM - Gare station.
The distance between Lyon and Pontarlier is 173 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a bus from Lyon to PEM - Gare via PEM Viotte in around 4h 56m.